Classic Rock Magazine recently interviewed Glen Tipton of Judas Priest. The subject of some of the questions were Rob’s voice, criticism of Nostradamus and the decision of touring with Megadeth And Testament on Priest Feast. You can read the entire interview HERE, but here is my take on these three questions:

Rob Halford of some band that no one has ever heard of…wants to see a full blown theatrical production of Nostradamus. You know I think that would be something to see. Although I haven’t been to a theater show since high school when it was a mandatory thing, I have always liked a good stage performance. Yeah, I know that doesn’t sound very “Metal” but who gives a shit? Some theater performances are cool whether you want to admit it or not. This would be something cool to see. I didn’t give Nostradamus a great review because it wasn’t …read more

I’ve been trying to think on this one really hard because it is a complex album to review. Some have called it a masterpiece some have called it bloated and boring. This is the best way I can explain Judas Priest’s Nostradamus: If you really want to enjoy this album you have to go into it NOT thinking it’s another Judas Priest album. If you go into it and expect it to be another ripping Judas Priest record, you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment.

So I picked up the new Judas Priest, Nostradamus, on the way home from work today. Right about now I’m not quite sure what to think of it. Everything I have heard this far is kind of mellow and it sounds as if Rob Halford has lost some range in his voice since Angel Of Retribution. I’ll do a full blown review of it in a couple of days. Give it some time to sink and and hear the entire record. So if you have heard the entire album, Nostradamus, let me know how you feel about it so …read more

VH1.com’s The Leak has made the entire new Judas Priest Nostradamus concept album available for streaming video. The two disc concept album comes out  next week, June 17th. Click on the image to pre-order from Amazon.com
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You can listen to the new title track to the upcoming Judas Priest concept album Nostradamus below. Let me know what you think!

This update from Judaspriest.com:
“The Judas Priest Machine will be rolling out on the road again next year – the tour starts in June 2008 – dates to be announced shortly!!!!”
I’ll keep you updated when I hear more. Priest are currently working on their new “Concept” record “Nostradamus”. When these concept albums are talked about I never know what to think. An entire recording about one basic theme? I’m just not sure how thats going to fly.
On another note, I really liked Angel Of Retribution. Even with a songs about the Loch-ness monster perceived as an evil monster like creature terrorizing …read more